When was Risto Ryti born?

Risto Ryti was born on 3 February 1889 in Huittinen.

What positions has Risto Ryti held?

Positions held by Risto Ryti include: Governor of the Bank of Finland (1944–1945); President of Finland (1940–1944); Prime Minister of Finland (1939–1940); member of the Parliament of Finland (1927–1929); Governor of the Bank of Finland (1924–1943).

Where did Risto Ryti study?

Risto Ryti was educated at University of Oxford, Imperial Alexander University, Pori Lyceum.

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Risto Ryti

President of Finland (1889–1956)

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Risto Heikki Ryti was a Finnish politician who served as the president of Finland from 1940 to 1944. Ryti started his career as a politician in the field of economics and as a political background figure during the interwar period. He made a wide range of international contacts in the world of banking and within the framework of the League of Nations. Ryti served as prime minister during the Winter War and the Interim Peace, and as president during the Continuation War.

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Born: 3 February 1889 wd
Place of birth: Huittinen wd
Died: 25 October 1956 wd
Place of death: Helsinki wd
Citizenship: Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, economist, banker, head of government wd
Political party: National Progressive Party wd
Education: University of Oxford, Imperial Alexander University, Pori Lyceum wd
Spouse: Gerda Ryti wd

Positions held wd

Governor of the Bank of Finland (1944–1945)
President of Finland (19 December 1940 – 1 August 1944)
Prime Minister of Finland (1 December 1939 – 19 December 1940)
member of the Parliament of Finland (1927–1929)
Governor of the Bank of Finland (1924–1943)
Minister of Finance (14 November 1922 – 18 January 1924)
Minister of Finance (9 April 1921 – 2 June 1922)
member of the Parliament of Finland (1919–1924)

Awards wd

Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (1934)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty (1940)
Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold (1942)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Carol I (1942)
Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir (1942)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1940)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland (1942)
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1936)
Order of Civil Merit
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (1937)
Grand Officer of the Order of the Falcon (1928)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1942)
Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1942)
Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1922)

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When was Risto Ryti born?: Risto Ryti was born on 3 February 1889 in Huittinen.
What positions has Risto Ryti held?: Positions held by Risto Ryti include: Governor of the Bank of Finland (1944–1945); President of Finland (1940–1944); Prime Minister of Finland (1939–1940); member of the Parliament of Finland (1927–1929); Governor of the Bank of Finland (1924–1943).
Where did Risto Ryti study?: Risto Ryti was educated at University of Oxford, Imperial Alexander University, Pori Lyceum.

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